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The phrase “reel in” is correct and usable in written English.
This phrase is used to mean to successfully attract something, either literally (such as a fish on a fishing reel) or figuratively (such as an investment or an idea). For example: After a long day of fishing, he finally managed to reel in a large bass.
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reel in
verb
To bring (a fish etc.) out of the water by winding the reel.
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If you reel in too fast, your fish may break free.
Cast, reel in, chit-chat.
There are sharks to reel in and buzzes to catch.
Co. showed the largest fishing reel in the business.
How will he reel in Shaq and keep him focused?
But his company continues to reel in the giant contracts.
Start-ups like Yammer reel in consumers with free versions.
Food spoils quickly and doesn't necessarily reel in huge profits.
Sometimes, she cannot help replaying the reel in her head.
P37 Star Wars and 007 help Pinewood reel in profits.
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The appealing benefits reel-in influential staffers for a captive audience in front of Google's tech.
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